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Deline, NT

Northwest Territories

Deline is a small town in Northwest Territories with a population of 573. Residents earn $99,000 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
573 Population 19/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $46,000 per capita
$170,000 Home Value
$588 Median Rent 0.0% income on rent
21°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 24.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $588/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $170,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $588
49% lower than US avg
Unemployment 24.0%
567% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.6%
10% higher than US avg

How Deline Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population573
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$46,000
Unemployment24.0%
Poverty13.6%
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$588
Ownership39.5%
Housing Units190
Rent Burden0.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp21°F (-6°C)
Rain10.7 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation604 ft (184 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+19.5%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute15 min

Is Deline a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deline receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Deline offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deline is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 32% above $75,149. This places Deline among higher-income communities. At 24.0%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deline is $170,000, 40% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Deline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F. Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches.

Deline has a population of 573 with a density of 19 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46.5% female and 54.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 45.6% of residents.

Population

573
Total Population
2021 Census
19
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
30.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Deline vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 45.6%
42% below US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 53.5%

Social Characteristics

Deline vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deline is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $885, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 24.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 18 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Deline vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,000
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,000
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment24.0%
567% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.6%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.9 min
Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Deline is $170,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $588 (49% below the national average of $1,163). 39.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 190 total housing units in the city. 0.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,000
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$588
49% below US avg
Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership39.5%
Owner-Occupied39.5%
Renter-Occupied60.5%
Housing Units190

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Deline receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Deline vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Deline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -13°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

-13°F Jan (-25°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average21.2°F
61% below US avg
January Average-13°F (-25°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates65.1984°N, 123.4057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 29, 2014.

Aug 29, 2014 197 km E of Norman Wells, Canada M4.6 59 km
Feb 3, 2013 177 km ESE of Norman Wells, Canada M4.0 32 km
Jan 3, 2004 141 km ENE of Norman Wells, Canada M3.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -13°F (-25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February -10°F (-23°C) 0.4 in
March -2°F (-19°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
May 38°F (3°C) 0.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
October 24°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
November 3°F (-16°C) 0.9 in
December -8°F (-22°C) 0.5 in

Deline has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -13°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.4").

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2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 93% below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 47.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+19.5%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density19/sq mi
Total Area30.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.9 min
Drive Alone47.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Schools in Deline

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ehtseo Ayha School
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Radio Stations near Deline

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Deline

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grey Goose Lodge

Airports Near Deline

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Déline AirportYWJSmall Airport

Post Offices in Deline

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Déline

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deline

What is the population of Deline?

Deline has a population of 573 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46.5% female and 54.4% male.

Is Deline expensive to live in?

The median household income is $99,000, 32% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $170,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Deline safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Deline receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Deline?

Deline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winter temperatures average -13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.7 inches, with 4.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Deline?

The job market in Deline faces challenges, with unemployment at 24.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $885. There are 18 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Deline?

The median home value in Deline is $170,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $588. The homeownership rate is 39.5%.

How are the schools in Deline?

2.3% of adults in Deline hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 19.5% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Deline?

The average commute in Deline is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 47.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Deline?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Deline is 99.1% White, 1.8% Asian. 45.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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